# Inebriated Navigation Apps The Ekisupaato Railway App Now Features a One-Touch 'Drunk Mode' By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-03-24 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drunk-mode References: [en.rocketnews24](http://en.rocketnews24.com/2017/03/24/drunk-mode-added-to-japanese-rail-navigation-smartphone-app/) & [nlab.itmedia.co.jp](http://nlab.itmedia.co.jp/nl/articles/1703/23/news051.html) In order to help those who have had too much to drink get home safely, software developer Val Laboratory recently added a 'Drunk Mode' to its Ekisupaato railway navigation app. When one downloads the app, users have the chance to set their home station. From there, Drunk Mode can be activated with a single tap, which uses a smartphone's GPS system to identify the closest possible station, the time at which the train departs and the route home. This new app feature saves a user from having to do any typing, with the developers stating: "It’s for people who’re comfortably drunk, not for people who’re totally hammered." To deter drinking and driving, easy-to-use apps like these are essential for providing safe, alternative means of transportation home. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **One-touch Navigation:** The 'Drunk Mode' feature demonstrates the potential for one-touch navigation in mobile apps. - **Gps-based Assistance:** The integration of GPS technology in navigation apps opens up opportunities for providing personalized assistance. - **Safety-focused Apps:** There is a growing demand for apps that prioritize user safety, especially in contexts like drunk navigation. ### Who This Affects Most - **Transportation:** The transportation industry can explore integrating one-touch navigation features in their apps to provide safer and more convenient travel experiences. - **Mobile App Development:** The growing need for GPS-based assistance creates opportunities for mobile app developers to create innovative navigation solutions. - **Alcohol Awareness:** The alcohol awareness industry can utilize safety-focused apps like 'Drunk Mode' to promote responsible drinking practices and discourage drunk driving. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Non-Alcoholic Discovery Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/na-drink-locator-app.md) - [Impairment-Aiding Navigation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/commute-booster.md) - [Drunk Driving Detection Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drunk-driving-detection.md) - [Alcohol-Monitoring Bracelets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alcoholmonitoring-bracelet.md) - [Alcohol Tracking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soberly.md) - [Intoxication-Indicating AI Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drunkdriving-detection.md) - [Supportive Sobriety Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sobriety-journey.md) - [Responsible Drinking Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/irish-goodbye-program.md) - [Accessible Ride App Safety-Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safety-tools-1.md)